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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
The Sewing Machine.

The sewing machine has often been abused
and blamed for much for which it is wholly
not accountable. Popularity supposed to be
injurious to the health, it has been charged
with almost every ailment common to wo-
men. Physicians have too often encouraged
this delusion, and when a woman becomes
i'll and no cause for her troubles can be as
signed, the sewing machine is an easy solu-
tiOn and one which is very readily accepted.
Instead of being an injury it is blessing,
and those who are obliged to sew hours are
less fatigued by it than they would be by
sewing by hand A woman may sew with
machine all day and suffer less injury than
the one doing housework and constantly
up and down stairs, or the shop girl'wbo
stands the same number of hours at count
er, as nearly all are compelled to do.
The Domestic Sewing Machine is especial
ly designed to tighten woman's burden and
the hundreds of families in this city that
bear testimony to the ease and comfort with
which this machine is operated is evidence
that the Domestic fills the mission for
| which it was destined.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
AS They Ought.

Judge Sanford, says the Norwich
Bulietia, loves good story, of which
his telling this to one of the jury at
the recent term of the court is proof
Meeting man, recently, while
walking in the streets of Hartford, he
was somewhat abruptly but cordially
greeted, when the following converse.
tiOn occurred:
"Don't you know me, judge %
"No, sir. l am sorry to say that
have not that honor"
"Why, Judge, was on the jury in
Litchfeld when the. - case was
tried that made so much talk"
81 remember the trial very well,
and | remember this that the deci-
sion of the jury was simply outra-
geOus."
"Outrugeous, judge Outrageous
What do you mean l tell you this
we did not care continental for
what you said. We decided the case
as we ought, according to law"
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Obituary.,

1t is our painful duty to notice the death
of Mrs. Susan Sheppard, wife of John W.
Sheppard, No. G2G West Third street. The
deceased has been a consistent member OF
Union M. E. Church. Her place in the
church has been vacant on account OF bad
health for over year. Her death occurred
at her summer residence, Ocean Grove, N.
j., whittier she had gone in the early sum
mer in the hope that her life might be pro-
lOnged by the ocean air. But her disease
had such hold on her that nature gave
way and she has gone to her reward. The
funeral took place from Union NJ, E. church
Thursday last. She was one of those of
whom we can truly describe as consistent
christian.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Surprise.

The friends of Miss Emma Watson of
Third and jefferson streets, knowing that
the calendar had recorded the fact of year
being added to the number in the case of
their friend and associate, gave her sur
prise last Thursday night, informing her
that the date of her birth was not unknown
to them. Presents were numerous. A gem
eral good time was had. Refreshments fol-
lowed and the party separated well pleased
with their visit.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
The Virtue of Kicking.

Thanks to the energy OF an unanimous
kick of the whole press of the city, and as
we used to say long ago on the football!
field, the ''drop-kick" being by our es-
teemed contemporary Bocry EOeRing, the
probability is that we shall have postoffice
which Will be in some measure suited to the
needs of tue mt ttropolis of Delaware
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
EdIInriHI Nnfe.

The September Eclectic recommends itself
by goodly table of contents. The place of
honor is given to collection of Emin Bey'
letters from Central Africa, which throw
light on the areer of this remarkable man,
to whose relief Stanley has gone. Frederick
Harrison makes protest against the van
dalism hidden in the attempts to restore
ancient buildings, in themselves master
pieces. The article on "Gold'' is of consid-
erable interest, and Holman Hunts bit of
autobiography-an account of his painting
his great picture, ''The Scapegoat' be
read with attention by lovers of art. Tne
author of the article on "Flags and Ban
ners" brings together good deal of curious
Archaeological knowledge. "Theocritus in
Sicily" is charming sketch, and readers
will find quaint interest in the story of "The
Twins, which the writer locates in China.
The critical study of Crabbe will enlighten
the many of the present generation who
know but little of a man who has unique
place in our literature. Professor Seeley is
the author of an exceedingly valuable arti-
Gle tracing the expansion of British terri
tory since the incoming of the Hanoverian
dynasty. Harriette Brooke Davies, in ga
Kitchen College," discusses the problem of
training school for cooks, matter which
hos met with so much casual experiment in
America. 'Salvation by Torture at Kair-
wan' is picturesque chapter from Ma
homedan superstition, and in the closing
paper, Contemporary Life and Thought in
China" we have most interesting sketch
Of the condition of affairs in acountry where
Americans are bound to have greater and
greater interest every year.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
For Atlantic City.

The season is rapidly drawing to close,
but there is no more lovely time than just
now to visit that attractive resort. Those
going to Atlantic City tomorrow via the
steamer Brandywine will not only have the
advantage of a moonlight on the river, but
will also be favored with an electric illumi
nation of the Brandywine.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
The Cure for Lovesick Girls.

When young girl gets lovcsick
and "spooney," and respondent let
her go to work and forget her troubles
in the duties of everyday life. If she
cannot be a music teacher, or a
cashier, or an authoress, let her do
chamberwork or cook in the kitchen,
and if she cannot dress in satin and
diamonds let her wear calico. She
will find cure in one as soon as in
another, and either is infinitely supe-
rior to suicide.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
At McDOweIlyilIe,

Mr.. ]. B. Moore, during the past week
transferred the paraphalania ofhis shop from
dnPonts Banks to MoDowellville, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Scott street. MIR.
Moore has long since established reputa-
tion for fine grade of handmade work and
his foot-gear both wear well and look we'll
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

''You don't think that playing cards in,
jures the brain, do you, professor?' asked
Miss Whistablc. mo, not at ALL said the
professor. ''And whyP" she asked. 'For
the same reason" said the professor,
'that chilblaius or frost-bite do not hurt
Hottentots." And he walked away be-
fore Miss Whistable could ask him why
what sta.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
NOTES AND COMMENT.

Mr.. Job Ii. jackson has the sincere SYM
pathy of his fellow citizens of Wilmington
in his serious af1iiction of Sunday last when
the Philadelphia Press gave forth to the
world such a hideous vignette purporting to
be a likeness of that prominentmanufacture
There was really no need of comforting his
fairly intelligent expression and equally
passable features into the stupid caricature
that the Press artist produced.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Local.

Next the Bible no one could have a
greater prize than copy of Webster's Un-
bridged Dictionary. The two books would
easily fill the library-that is the reading
needs OF most of us. The literary omments
on most of the words, etymology, etc., is an
attraction in itself.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

Baseball clubs are credited with making
an houest living in spite of the fact that they
indulge in 50 much base steacl2g5-,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

1t is wonderful how polite men are in the
summer. They even lift their hats to the
breeze.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

'I'm going to draw this bow into knot"
as the lady said when standing at the hym-
neal altar.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

There is plenty of room at the top, said
the hotel clerk, as he ordered the porter to
put another cot on the roof.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

Howard Pyle, in his Harper's Magazine
sketch, of a Noted Marooner-the Bold Cap
ton Avary and his great Indian prize, is
guilty of geographical error in the follow
ing paragraph
cat first Avary had great part of a mind
to settle at Boston, in Massachusetts,, and
bad that little town been one wit less bleak
and forbidding, it might have had the hon.
or of being the home of this famous man. AS
1t was, he did not like the looks Of 1t, so he
sailed away TO the eastward, to Ireland,
where he settled himself at Biddeford, in
the hopes of an easy life of it for the rest
of his days"
Biddeford is not in Ireland. There is no
place of that name in that island. 1t is a
seaport at the mouth of the Bristol channel,
located in Devonshire.
At one time It was famous resort Of pir-
ates and smugglers who piled their trade
along the channel, and between French sea-
ports and the English ports and harbors of
the southwestern coast of England along
Deyonshire and Cornwall.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Excursions to Philadelphia.
ADAM MAeR Ay
President.


The Centennial Anniversary of the adop-
tion of the Federal Constitution will be cele-
brated at Philadelphia September 15th-17th
by an elaborate trades procession, military
and naval review, ard other appropriate
ceremonies and festivities, which will be
participated in by the Preside MT of the United
States and his Cabinet. All of the "origin-
al Thirteen" and majority of the other
States and Territories will be represented by
detachments of their national guard and by
civic societies. This will undoubtedly be
the most notable demonstration that has TAX
en- place since tine centennial celebration of
onr nStionsl indSr rohdUnce. To accomIio-
date persons desiring to visit Philadelphia
upon this occasion, the Baltimore and Ohio
RAILROAD Company will sell excursion tick
cts to Philadelphia from all points on its
system of lines at the rate of one fare for the
round trip. From points east of the Ohio
River excursion tickets will be sold from
September 18th to 18th inclusive, good re-
turning until September goth.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

The misanthrope who wrote about the
cold, cold world, didn't wiite in July,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

Tates especially the taste of castor
oil and Kisses
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17
Notice {!

Entries in all departments of the State
Fair except speed, will close this year on
September 20.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-09-17

The modern society girl is an accomplish
ed actress, but, as rule, she is not fond of
long engagements.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

AT her residence on Queen Street,
Sunday, July oath. 1887, Mrs. Maggie
M. Kindle, beloved wife of J. w.
Kindle. Aged 26 years, months and
"a days.
A visit of the Angel of Death is
under all considerations, a sad event,
how much more so in this instance,
and when dear and loving mother is
SO soon called from her labors here
below. After much suffering which
she bore so patiently, she was on last
Sunday, by the "silent messenger
summoned to pass through the dark
Valley of Death.n Our dear friend
has passed from her walks in life's
scenes, and weshall know her in her
earthly habiliments no more. This
sad departure-this silent passing
away from the earth and loved ones
that wonld fain keep them here. This
silent deceptive sleep called Death
how very, very hard to realize the
truth. Yet Gods ways are not ours,
and knowing what is best, he will ac-
cordingly. After Requiem Mass,
and few very impressive remarks
by the Rev. Father McKeefrey, the
remains were taken to the beautiful
Green Hill Cemetery for interment,
followed by large number ofrelatives
and friends, who deeply mourn her
loss.
Calm may be thy silent slumbers,
Undisturbed in thy grave below;
| You no more will join our numbers,
You no more will sorrow know.
A FRIEND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

Henry George addressed a meet
ing OF the OHIO Valley Trades AS
ISOLATION at Wheeling last week.
There was nothing remarkable in
that. His theory was to tax land
as the source Of all wealth, and by a
system of taxation compel the divi.
sion of land into smaller holdings.
He said nothing about private
ownership OF land. There was not
a man within hearing who could
not inrelligently judge the theories
advocated upon their merits, Yet
the press and the pulpit rose in one
alarming cry of solemn warning to
the working people to beware of the
Henry George allurements. There
must be some good in what he ad-
vocates, or the opposition to him
would not be so bitter. The poor
working people! that they have to
be watched so closely for fear of be-
ing led astray! The very men who
are so solicitous about their con.
scientious convictions, live off Of
their toll; churches, schools and IN.
situations are built upon it; high
and low ecclesiastics and public off
Gals draw fat salaries out of the tax
upon toll! No wonder, then, that
they move heaven and earth to keep
their minds in subsection. 1t is
time for the poor and the working
masses to think for themselves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

NoDAILY.-Again Martinsburg is
without daily. Mr.. Aler made a
dashlng effort to get daily on its
feet, and whatever else may be said,
he deserves credit for what he did
do. The publication of daily costs
money and labor. We have been
in correspondence with several live
newspaper men for over a year in
regard to establishing here a first.
class daily, like those supported in
Cumberland, Hagerstown and Fred
erick; and that the public may have
an idea of the patronage required to
sustain a good daily paper, it may
be stated that with 800 subscribers
and % business men guaranteeing
$50 in advertising year, man
would be safe in obligating himself
to publish first-class daily one year.
He could get that if the people and
business men were united upon the
question of such desirable institu.
ton for Martinsburg; but like in
everything else, the newspaper bust.
ness here is cut up and divided
against itself. The newspaper fra
ternity is opposed to each other
and as if there could not be enough
of legitimate opposition, a colored
character is kept up to give vent to
the personal abuse and hatred that
boils over in his employers slop.
kettle. The public alone can elevate
and purify aid make more effective
the local press, By patronizing only
that which shows a disposition to
deserve aud appreciate the public
good it represents. THE HERALD
one year in advance for S1.5O, with
The Philadelphia Press one year for
~.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

The Preston Journal with great
reason complains that the acts of
the last Legislature are unreason.
ably delayed. The Clerk of the
House gets $3.50 for every session OF
DO days, and $500 extra as Keeper
OF the Rolls, and yet the work is un.
satisfactorily performed and need.
leSsly delayed. 1t seems to be some
difficulty in getting the Acts of the
Legislatures, as some of the mem.
bers have not even got copies. The
public shonld know why all this
delay. when the money is appro.
priated to have the work done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

Judge Bond has ordered that Gen.
Bethune shall deliver Blind Tom to
the q. S. Marshal at Alexandria be.
fore Aug. 10th, to be placed in
charge of Eliza Bethune, appointed
his committee by the Supreme Court
of New York. She was appointed
his guardian at the request of Char.
ity Virgins, Blind Toms old and
dependent mother, who instituted
suit against the Bethunes for her
sons lawful share of his earnings.
Judge Bond also decreed that Gen.
Bethune pay to The order of the
court $1,000 for the credit of Blind
Tom. Slow justice is being done
the helpless musical wonder and his
poor old mother.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06


Many men who profess to have
grace, are anything but gracious
Er.
They are exempted from anything
so common, by reason of their exalt.
ed station and high state of perfec-
ton. The poets have license
which allows them to twist language
into any suitable shape; so the
modern preaching of the gospel of
charity gives pre-eminent sanctity a
dispensation from condescending
graciousness. If a common man
offend one of these free charity boot
ers, he has just reason to be angry
at such an assumption and is justifi-
ed in showing bis contempt by re.
fusing to speak to or look at such
objects of scOrn. 1t is "a just anger,
and Christ is quoted as an example
when he put the thieves out of the
temple. The same charity license
allows the favored ones to cali their
more unfortunate brother GO fool y
without being in danger of the judg.
ment. Offended greatness is above
reproach and above accountability,
and is an exception to the common
cOurteSies of life which as a rule our
fellow-men are required to observe
in order to maintain responsibility.
Greatness and Its offerings have a
free pass to Immortality. Lucky
are the men who preach such doc.
trine, and lucky those to whom it
applies and who are privileged its
practice. They are made their own
judges upon such questions of con.
science, and the application of it to
their personal or political grievan.
ces is a justifiable consequence
Fortune favors greatness to the
gates of eternity, and 1t forsakes the
poor and lowly before their entry
upon the stage of life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

The Charleston Tribune has very
tlattering article, highly colored by
its imagination, upon what every
man can accomplish by effort and
determination, taking Stanley, the
African explorer, as its model. We
have for some years closely watched
the course of the average man, and
have come 30 the conclusion that the
man who makes an honest living
by the sweat of his brow, raises his
family as respectfully as he can, is
greater man than Stanley, or the
Prince of Wales, or any other man
of high-sounding title. There are
thousands of good men and great in
this country, who have discharged
their humble duties to the best oftheir
ability, but have achieved no inter-
national fame. One tanner and
another rail-splitter or canal.boat
driver, may have arisen to the Presi-
dency, where thousands more able
and deserving remained in the hum
bier walks of life, and who shall say
that one lived higher, nobler than
the other. This hazy dream of fame
ends like all dreams of the night.
1t has sent more men to the peni-
Tertiary and the asylum than to the
throne of worldly immortality. The
Tribune editor reached his highest
pinnacle of fame in his great $50.
ing To Go" drama, for which he re-
ceiyed few shares of paid up stock
in a country newspaper, and ever
since he imagines himself born in a
lucky sign Of destiny. What West
Virginia wants is less personal and
political air castles and more real
signs of industry and hard work.
Teach your children that honest
work is better than high and i'm.
possible aspirations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06
LEET0WK NEWS.

Alta regular meeting of the Leetown
Lodge No. AZ I. o. Ct. Il. held Aug.
LIST the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term: Cecil Baker,
G. t.; Anna Baker, V. T.; Jas. Stri-
der. r. Sec'y; Geo. T. Watson, F.
Sec'y; Thos. III. Buck, Treas. Jacob
Snyder, Chap; Harry Watson, 0. G. |;
Chas. Jones, /. g.; Harry Strider,
NJ; Bessie Baker, ID. NJ; George ID.
johnson, Jant.; and Geo. H. Rams
burg, Lodge Deputy. Chas. Jones was
elected representative to the Grand
Lodge which will meet at Weston the
first Wednesday in Sept.
The cornerstone of the M. P. Church
at Smithfield will be laid Aug. 10.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
Bruce Ambrose, col. was the victim
of a painful accident last Sunday from
which he received ugly cuts and bruis-
es about the head and face. He was
driving to his buggy colt which ran
off and threw him out with the above
results. Tha buggy was broken to
some extent.
l.. M. Baker, of Bowling-green,
Caroline Co., Va, is visiting Eugene
Bakernear this place.
The Base Ball Club of Leetown
played the Kearneysville Club match
game last Saturday evening in which
the Leetown boys were victorious.
The game stood 19 to 26. Hurrah for
Leetown!
Miss Lucy Huff, of Springdale. Fair.
fax Co., Va, is visiting Miss Virgie
Snyder near this place.
Miss Alice Grantham, of Middle.
way, is visiting friends at Darkesville
Miss Lille l.. Seibert, of Vancleves.
vile, spent few days last week with
the Misses Vanri1etre, near Leetown,
says Semore Lands, guess he knows
Aug. 4th, 1887. X.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

The two defenders of the assassin
Guiteau, Scoville and Reed, have
followed each other in race to the
bad. Since the trial, which took
him from his proper business and
brought upon him most unpleasant
family dissensions, Scoville has not
seemed able to hold his own and has
become an easy prey to dissipation.
Reed, his associate, who was once a
successful criminal lawyer, has fall.
en- so low that on Saturday he at.
tempted suicide alter having failed
to get something for his empty
purse by stealing. Those who are
inclined may point a moral from
this history.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06
ECea.gthiasg

is big word in store keeping, to keep
everything men, women and children
wear Except ladies hats) of the finer,
medium and common grades, means
something big. If the readers will walk
down one aisle and up the other in the
Updegraff stores, distance of four hun
dred and forty feet, looking at the piles
of goods on each side, and read the black
boards, telling what they are and the
prices at which they are sold, they will
naturally conclude that here is the place
to find everything and anything that
people wear at the lowest prices, and
that the advice given don't you buy
until you examine them is worthy of
their time and attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06
From the Daily Gazette.

Mr.. Jno. Lyons is visiting friends
in Pennsylvania.
The hardware store of Mr.. III. L.
Doll has undergone repairs and the
building reprinted.
SEVERELY HUTTON Wednesday
evening, while doing some work about
his house, Mr.. David Shaffer had the
end of his finger cut off. Haitian hour
later his large farm wagon ran over
his foot, and it is feared crushed a
bone.
MARRIED.-On last Wednesday
evening by the Rev. M. Marselles,
Mr.. VIM. Caskey and Miss Lille Rip
pie.
Mrs. James Shaffer, nee Neer, of
Baltimore, is visiting her parents in
this city.
Miss Carrie Helferstay, of Hagers-
town. is visiting Mrs. Mary Beall, on
Martin street.
Miss X. Miller, of Baltimore, is WIS.,
ing the family of Mrs. Kimmerling,
on Race street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06

No matter If the Undeg gratis store is
out OF the way. No matter il it costs
you days travel and some expense to
reach it. we predict that the information
gained in thoroughly examining the
goods and prices in this store will amply
repay your expenses and time, to say
nothing of the money saved in making
your purchases. We repeat, when you
are ready to buy anything or everything
people wear, fine, medium or common
quality, don't you do it until you have
carefully examined the goods and prices
IN the Updegraff stores at Hagerstown,
Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-08-06
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